PFWA Pool Reporter Zach Berman Interview with Referee Shawn Smith
Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles
Thursday, September 4, 2025
Question: What did you observe that led to the disqualification (of Philadelphia defensive tackle Jalen Carter)?
Referee Smith: “One of the officials observed him spitting on an opponent.”
Question: Why did that rise to the level of disqualification as opposed to a different penalty?
Referee Smith: “It’s a disqualifiable foul in the game. It’s a non-football act.”
